Political Science

BINGHAMTON, NY -- Students tend to be more engaged in activism if the school that they attend emphasizes social and political issues, according to new research featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York. A…

World Scientific publishes 'China's Millennium Transformation, the Belt and Road Initiative,' an unusual book by Da Hsuan FengCredit: World Scientific Ever since President Xi initiated the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, it…

Experts release a statement on eve of UN talks that calls for the governing of the digital sector to support transformations to a climate-safe, sustainable, and equitable world Montreal -- On the eve of UN talks to assess progress…

Discourse in and about Spanish was present on both sides of the political spectrum, more so leading up to the 2016 presidential election than in previous cycles, according to research conducted by faculty at Binghamton University,…

Research from the University of Kent has found that people who adopt a collectivist mindset are more likely to comply with social distancing and hygiene practices to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Research from the University…

UCLA research uses artificial intelligence to analyze differences between a true story and a completely fabricated one A new study by UCLA professors offers a new way to understand how unfounded conspiracy theories emerge online.…

Study shows how quickly parties diverged on pandemic COLUMBUS, Ohio - The rapid politicization of the COVID-19 pandemic can be seen in messages members of the U.S. Congress sent about the issue on the social media site Twitter, a…

Those who lack trust in media, and one another, also share it Facebook is a more fertile breeding ground for fake news than Twitter, and those on the far ends of the liberal-conservative spectrum are most likely to share it,…

Penn State research found the event drew little negative commentary on Twitter, despite some controversy UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Large protest events can be divisive, spurring an outpouring of both support and opposition. But new Penn…

Bipartisan backing for carbon capture tax credits, extensive tree-planting efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 23, 2020) - A majority of Americans (63%) continue to say they see the effects of climate change in their own communities, and 65%…

KIT Spin-off offers software and certification for hygiene and protective measuresCredit: Photo: Hotel Resilient With hotels reopening after the corona lockdown, there is a lot to consider for them to protect their guests and…

The assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March in 44 B.C.E. triggered a 17-year power struggle that ultimately ended the Roman Republic leading to the rise of the Roman Empire. To the south, Egypt, which Cleopatra was attempting…

Ice core samples provide new evidence of a massive volcanic eruption in 43 BCECredit: DRI An international team of scientists and historians has found evidence connecting an unexplained period of extreme cold in ancient Rome…

Researchers behind the report - Uncharted Territory: Universal Credit, Couples and Money - say the way Universal Credit is designed and delivered does not fit the way modern couples and families live their lives. Based on interviews…

Author to present An Antidote to Violence at All Party Parliamentary Group on Indian Traditional Sciences during International Day of Yoga 2020 in the UK this SundayCredit: Changemakers Books, a division of John Hunt Publishing The…

Study finds funny stuff reduces credibility and support COLUMBUS, Ohio - Political candidates' use of humor on social media could sometimes backfire on them with potential supporters, new research suggests. People were more likely to…

Study also finds tax breaks for general business investment have slightly negative effect on innovation Here's some good news for U.S. states trying to spur an economic recovery in the years ahead: The R&D tax credit has a significant…

Pandemic provides a backdrop against which researchers analyze how websites like Facebook can influence dynamics between different social groups The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that originated in China has claimed an estimated 100,000…

Credit: Verso A new book from Dr Aurelien Mondon (University of Bath) and Dr Aaron Winter (University of East London) has launched reflecting on how racism and the populist far right have become mainstream in politics in many parts…

In light of COVID-19, an MIT study looks at tradeoffs between economic value and public health, across different types of retail Banks and bookstores. Gyms and juice bars. Dental offices and department stores. The Covid-19 crisis has…